October 11, 2007

CIAA Announces All-Conference Preseason Team and Predicted Order of Finish

Charlotte, NC… The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced its Pre-Season All-CIAA Teams and Predicted Order of Finish at the CIAA Basketball Press Conference and Luncheon, this afternoon.

Today’s event tipped-off the 2007-08 season with in-depth predictions and outlooks presented by CIAA men’s and women’s basketball head coaches.  Participants were also treated to an announcement by 2XSalt, Inc., an organization that will be hosting the “Battle of the Best”; a scrimmage game between renowned Oak Hill Academy and Montrose Christian Academy. This game will be included in the host of Super Saturday events.

This year’s pre-season teams were highlighted by conference leaders from Elizabeth City State and Bowie State: All-American Celeste Trahan and All-Conference star, Allyson Swailes. On the men’s side, 2006-07 All-Conference vets Brad Byerson of Virginia Union and Anthony Hilliard of Elizabeth City State led the men’s selections.